If you want a pet ferret, as I do, you’ll want to do some research. Ferrets don’t have separate breeds, the way cats or dogs do, but they do come in different colors, so you’ll find information on sable ferrets, both black-eyed and pink-eyed white ferrets, even champagne ferrets. You may also hear about a [...]

Three cats who I knew fairly well have died. Two had cancer, one was simply old. Sadly, cats don’t live as long as we do, so if you’ve got a cat, you’ll have to deal with end-of-life issues. Cat illnesses are like ours in some respects, but different in others. Cats can’t talk about their [...]

Dog transport is one thing; sorting out crates, regulations, potty breaks, food, and the animals’ confusion is bad enough. Take all that and add camping and things get interesting. I’ve just come back from Acadia National Park with my dogs, and I wouldn’t trade the trip for anything. I think the dogs had fun, too. [...]

When people ask what kind of dog our brown mutt, CurlyQ, is, my husband explains that “we think she’s a little bit Lab and a little bit PIT BULL.” He says this last with an ominous flourish, for obvious reasons; everyone knows pitbull breeds are trouble. Except, of course, they aren’t. CurlyQ herself is, of [...]

I was minding my own business at dinner, when I happened to mention that I wanted a pet ferret. Instantly I became the target of a very stern lecture on how I had to get a rescue animal, not a baby from a pet store, because pet stores, apparently, are Evil. Well, I’m sure there [...]

Walking horses has gaits which makes it easy to ride over long distances at a comfortable and efficient rate of speed. Nowadays they are used for pleasure and trail riding. These horses make excellent family and children’s trail horses. These walking horses are excellent for riders with physical limitations because of their smooth way of [...]

They are also known as gypsy vanners, gypsy cobs, these are majestic and strong horses bred mostly in United Kingdom. In 1996 the breed was introduced in United States and considered exotic in North America. This breed is not only known for its beauty but also for its versatility. Gypsy horses originally bred in the [...]

When my cat tested positive for the feline leukemia virus, I decided to fight for her. I read everything I could about cats and alternative treatments for cat illnesses. I found her a holistic vet. I’ve always admired alternative medicine, and I thought we could beat the odds. All my sources talked about diet, how [...]

It has been obvious from the day I rescued her that I am crazy in love with my Chihuahua puppy, Lulu. She has fit the stereotype of Chihuahua pets; stubborn, cute, fast, loving and constantly wanting a cuddle. So why would I want to take this darling little baby to obedience class? Because she is [...]